Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Harmony (Barge), struck obstruction, 17 Sep 1875

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The barge HARMONY was wrecked during Friday's gale at Chicago by colliding with the North Pier which is underwater. This is the same place where the schooner ONONDAGA went ashore and the barge, in striking, came in contact with the sunken schooner. Her crew were saved with great difficulty.
      Port Huron Daily Times
      Monday, September 20, 1875

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Notes
Reason: struck obstruction
Lives: nil
Remarks: ?
Date of Original
1875
Subject(s)
Barges
Harmony (Barge)
Local identifier
McN.W.20283
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Chicago
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 41.85003 Longitude: -87.65005
Donor
William R. McNeil
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Harmony (Barge), struck obstruction, 17 Sep 1875